Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view

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My arms rested on the half-wall of the rooftop terrace, and I observed the perfectly blue sea when Duke's voice came from just behind my right ear, "We can have dinner here."

His heat splashed against my skin a moment before he engulfed me in his embrace from the back.

Our swimsuits allowed us to experience the skin-to-skin contact that was new yet familiar, and I leaned into him, letting him do whatever he wanted.

"Other than being compact and cozy, this is private property. The beach is ours only and we will not be disturbed.", Duke murmured and then kissed my neck, making me weak in the knees. "We can spend some time here, go for a swim, have dinner, and then… whatever you want, love…", he spoke against my skin and the bulge that pressed on my lower back told me that he was hard and ready to go.

"What about relaxing on the beach?", my voice came a bit breathy as I struggled to stay present in the face of the intense need to feel him deep inside me.

"We can do that also…", he continued trailing kisses on my shoulder and neck all the way to my ear before his fire-igniting lips followed the same path back toward the shoulder.

Duke's arms held me close to him, the heat of his touch was amplified by the passion in his voice.

"You have no idea how much control it takes me to be close to you and not touch you… like this…"

His hands moved, one to cup my breast, and the other one toward the cradle of my thighs, and I realized that the beach would need to wait. Anything other than right here and right now will need to wait.

All my thoughts about the beach were gone with the wind as I turned my head sideways toward Duke, in a silent plea to be kissed while he undid the strings of my bikini.

As our lips connected and his flavors seeped into my system, some hot and all-consuming energy enveloped me that went beyond a mere hug. It was as Duke's presence demanded my proximity, just as I craved for his.

I could feel the arousal overtaking my mind when his fingers slipped between my drenched folds and he started playing with my clit, making me moan involuntarily.

Duke smiled into the kiss, and he bent his knees slightly so that his hard and hot bulge can press against my now bare bottom because my bikini was bunched on the floor below me.

There was a small rebellious part of me that protested getting lost in lust while he stays in control.

I nudged him to switch positions so that his back is facing the half-wall that opened toward the beach, and I kissed him while my hands fervently explored his firm pecs and abs.

He didn't resist when I reached to remove his swim trunks, and Duke's erection sprang free, requiring my attention.

I loved how his eyes flashed when my hand wrapped around his shaft.

This control over Duke is something I rarely get, and I savor every moment of it.

I trailed kisses over his chest, and he hissed when my teeth grazed over his nipple, another sensitive spot I found on his body.

Duke's excitement was tangible as I went down on my knees, and his erection lurched in anticipation of what's coming.

I playfully licked his slit that glistened with precum and Duke's hands snapped to grip the half-wall behind him as a barely audible "Ah" escaped his lips.

Yes, that's exactly what I wanted. I have him now.

My moan was more like a growl when I took him into my mouth, enjoying his flavor and the way he filled me up.

Before I got a taste of Duke, I didn't think that going down on a man could give me this immense thrill. Every time my tongue moved over his hot satin-like skin I was reminded of ecstasy it can provide me with, and my core clenched in demand to be filled up.

I had no idea at what point my hand moved to knead my breast, but I couldn't stop playing with my nipple, every pinch sent electric sparks that shot straight toward the cradle of my thighs.

I could feel the tension building as Duke grabbed my ponytail to hold my head in place. He started thrusting into my mouth, and I took every glorious inch of him in gladly while enhancing his pleasure with my tongue that wrapped around his shaft.

I grabbed Duke's firm ass and I felt his muscles tightening a moment before he groaned and his seed shoot at the back of my throat.

Duke shuddered in his release, and pure satisfaction swelled inside me. I did it again.

I sucked and licked him clean, making sure not a single drop goes to waste while enjoying the sight of his chest moving erratically, in the rhythm of his ragged breathing.

Yup, I did that.

Duke held my upper arms, lifting me higher toward him, and then he gave me a passionate mind-spinning kiss.

I have no idea when I moved backward, but my calves hit the edge of the chaise and Duke helped me get down on it.

He pushed me to lay on the chaise with my bottom at the edge and my legs spread around him, opening me up for him to see everything.

Duke got on his knees and licked his lips slowly while observing my naked body with a hungry gaze that made my insides shiver.

I felt my face flushing. It was broad daylight, and we were technically outside. It was embarrassing.

Duke either didn't notice my embarrassment or didn't care about it.

His hands started moving over my body, setting me ablaze and I squirmed under his touch.

His fingers caressed every part of me, other than where I wanted him the most. Pure torture.

"Serina… Serina…", he chanted my name breathlessly. "Do you feel this?"

I didn't get it. My every nerve was in overdrive and my senses were overwhelmed by the arousal. Was he talking about anything in particular?

"What?", I asked.

"Our connection…", he said. His eyes locked on mine, and he didn't blink while his hot palms gripped my thighs, so high that his thumbs reached for my drenched folds. Almost.

"Don't you feel the pull to be with me?", he asked. "No one can make you feel this way, Serina. No one. Do you know why?"

I was not sure why he was chatty at this moment.

Either touch me where it counts, or I will do it myself!

"Why?", I asked impatiently.

"Because you are mine. We are made for each other. If any man dares to get close to you, I will kill him."

I realized that's his Alpha side talking. As much as I enjoyed his possessive side, this was no time to be jealous of non-existent people.

"No one will get close to me. Only you have this access, Mateo…", I assured him. "I only want you."

He smiled wickedly. "As long as you know."

Did he just trick me into saying that? Why did he want assurance that he is my only one? Doesn't he know that?

And why are we having relationship talks when we are both naked and aroused?

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